From The Washington Business Journal: Covenant House director Judith Dobbins stepping down
From Monday's edition, original article posted HERE.Monday, September 15, 2008 - 2:07 PM EDT
Covenant House director Judith Dobbins stepping down
Covenant House director Judith Dobbins stepping down
Washington Business Journal - by Jonathan O'Connell Staff Reporter
Judith Dobbins will step down as executive director of Covenant House Washington, effective Dec. 20.
Dobbins, 63, was executive director the last three years, filling in when Vincent Gray, now chairman of the D.C. Council, ran for office. She had been Covenant’s director of programs for the previous eight years.
From its headquarters at the The Town Hall Education, Arts & Recreation Campus, known as Thearc, in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Southeast D.C., Covenant House provides an array services to homeless and poor families and youth. For the year ending in June 2006, it had an annual budget of $6.4 million and $8.1 million in assets, according to its latest annual report. It was launched in 1995.
“After much deliberation and prayer, I have concluded that it is time for me to step down from this leadership role and pursue other personal aspirations,” Dobbins said in a statement. “The caliber and skills of staff and the dedication of the Board of Directors leave me confident that Covenant House Washington will remain strong in its efforts to serve youth in crisis with unconditional love and absolute respect.”
Board Chairman Thomas White, a partner at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, praised Dobbins for her “unwavering commitment to ensure that they receive the services and care needed to improve their lives.”
Dobbins did not say specifically what she will be doing next.
Judith Dobbins will step down as executive director of Covenant House Washington, effective Dec. 20.
Dobbins, 63, was executive director the last three years, filling in when Vincent Gray, now chairman of the D.C. Council, ran for office. She had been Covenant’s director of programs for the previous eight years.
From its headquarters at the The Town Hall Education, Arts & Recreation Campus, known as Thearc, in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Southeast D.C., Covenant House provides an array services to homeless and poor families and youth. For the year ending in June 2006, it had an annual budget of $6.4 million and $8.1 million in assets, according to its latest annual report. It was launched in 1995.
“After much deliberation and prayer, I have concluded that it is time for me to step down from this leadership role and pursue other personal aspirations,” Dobbins said in a statement. “The caliber and skills of staff and the dedication of the Board of Directors leave me confident that Covenant House Washington will remain strong in its efforts to serve youth in crisis with unconditional love and absolute respect.”
Board Chairman Thomas White, a partner at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, praised Dobbins for her “unwavering commitment to ensure that they receive the services and care needed to improve their lives.”
Dobbins did not say specifically what she will be doing next.